| Regimental number | 6282 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Marine engineer |
| Address | c/o Mrs F Hanby, Omar Street, West Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Fred Hanby, Omar Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Previous military service | A S C |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near GLENCORE WOOD, East of Hooge, on afternoon 21.9.17. Private HANBY showed great courage and determination. When near GLENCORSE WOOD and returning with a wounded man, a shell burst immediately behind his squad, wounding one of his comrades, and precipitating all on to the ground. While one bearer went for assistance to RELAY POST, Private HANBY proceeded to dress his comrade's wound. Another shell bursting near blew Private HANBY into a shell hole. Recovering his feet, this private continued to attend his wounded comrade. he remained with the wounded patient and his comrade, despite continued shell fire until bearer parties arrived.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |